M 01-22-02TOWN OF LOS GATOS
CALIFORNIA
TOWN COUNCIL/PARKING AUTHORITY
JOINT REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
January 22, 2002/Minutes
TOWN COUNCIL
The Town Council/Parking Authority/Redevelopment Agency of the Town of Los Gatos met in
the Council Chambers of the Town Hall, 110 East Main Street, at 7:04 p.m., Tuesday, January 22,
2002, in joint regular session.
ROLL CALL
Present:Randy Attaway, Steven Blanton, Sandy Decker,
Steve Glickman and Mayor/Chairman Joe Pirzynski.
Absent:None
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Given by all in attendance.
CLOSED SESSION
Town Attorney, Orry Korb, announced that Council had met in Closed Session prior to
this evening's meeting pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8, concerning Real
Property Negotiations.
1) Property: 17 and 25 Fiesta Way. Negotiating parties are Town of Los Gatos and
Rich and Bethany Pfaff (17 Fiesta Way) and Robert Broenen, Daniela M. Salvadori, and
Rick and Bethany Pfaff (25 Fiesta Way). Price and terms of payment under negotiation.
Council gave direction. No final action was taken.
2) Property: Southeast portion of Vasona Park. Negotiating parties are Town of Los Gatos
and Santa Clara County. Price and terms of payment under negotiation. Council gave direction.
No final action was taken.
COMMENDATION/PARKING COMMISSIONER/RANDI CHEN (XX.28)
Mayor Attaway presented a commendation from the Town to Randi Chen for her years
of service on the Parking Commission. Ms Chen was present to receive her
commendation and thanked Council for the opportunity to have served our Town.
SCHEDULE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS (01.28)
Informational report regarding currently scheduled public hearings was received and filed.
COUNTY REFERRALS (02.31)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council accept staff
recommendation on County Referrals:
NUMBER LOCATION APPLICATION REQUEST RECOMMENDATION
A) Projects Outside Urban Service Area: None
B) Projects Inside Urban Service Area: None
C) Status of Previous Applications:
7843 & 7844 Frontage Rd-Hwy 17 Lexington Builders Inc. Building Site Grading Staff is
watching status
Heliport Location
Carried unanimously.
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PLANNING COMMISSION/PLANNING DEPARTMENT MONTHLY STATUS REPORT (03.38)
Informational report regarding activity of Planning Commission and Department was received
and filed.
RATIFICATION OF PAYROLL/DECEMBER 2001-JANUARY 2002 (04.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council ratify the check registers for
the payroll of December 23, 2001 through January 5, 2002 paid on January 5, 2002 in the amount
of $490,148.85. Carried unanimously.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE/RATIFICATION/JANUARY 2002 (05.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council ratify the accompanying
check registers for accounts payable invoices paid on January 11, 2002, in the amount of
$587,501.99. Carried unanimously.
MINUTES OF JANUARY 7, 2002 (06.V)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council approve the Joint Town
Council/Redevelopment Agency Minutes of January 7, 2002, as amended re flecting notation in
this evening’s desk item. Carried unanimously.
LOS GATOS BOULEVARD 15047/YUKI FARMS/ZONE CHANGE (07.15)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council accept report from Planning
Commission recommending approval of Zone Change, Z-01-3, and adoption of Negative
Declaration, ND-01-0013, and schedule the Zone Change and Negative Declaration for a public
hearing on February 4, 2002. Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL RETREAT/COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE (08.28)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council amend Town Council Meeting
Schedule for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 confirming January 26, 2002 Council Retreat at 8:30 a.m. at
the Toll House Hotel (Board Room) - 140 South Santa Cruz Ave. Carried unanimously.
ANNEXATION/BLOSSOM HILL MANOR #10/OLEANDER AVE 16371/RESO 2002-06 (09.14)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-06
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS ORDERING THE
REORGANIZATION OF CERTAIN UNINHABITED TERRITORY DESIGNATED AS
BLOSSOM HILL MANOR #10 TO THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS. Carried unanimously.
SKY LANE 14725/VACATION OF RIGHT OF WAY/RESOLUTION 2002-07 (10.15)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-07
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON
THE PROPOSED SUMMARY VACATION OF RIGHT OF WAY FOR INGRESS AND EGRESS
OVER PROPERTY LOCATED AT 14725 SKY LANE, PARCEL #537-27-02. Carried unanimously.
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SUMMERHILL HOMES DEVELOPMENT/TRACT 9127/RESOLUTION 2002-08 (11.15)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-08
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS
ACCEPTING TRACT 9127 - SUMMERHILL HOMES DEVELOPMENT - AND
AUTHORIZING THE TOWN MANAGER TO EXECUTE CERTIFICATE OF
ACCEPTANCE AND NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR RECORDING BY TOWN
CLERK. Carried unanimously.
VILLA AVENUE 162/NEW RESIDENTIAL/RESOLUTION 2002-09 (12.15)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-09
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING AN APPEAL OF A
DECISION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE ON PROPERTY ZONED R-1D WITH
CONDITIONS. Carried unanimously.
SANTA CRUZ AVENUE N 217/BEER AND WINE WITH MEALS/RESOLUTION 2002-10 (13.15)
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mrs. Decker, that Council adopt Resolution 2002-10
entitled, RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF LOS GATOS DENYING A REQUEST FOR
APPROVAL TO MODIFY A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE SALE OF
BEER AND WINE WITH MEALS ON PROPERTY ZONED C-2. Carried unanimously.
VERBAL COMMUNICATIONS
Rent Control in Los Gatos Mobile Home Parks:
George Drysdale, 233 Clifton Avenue, San Carlos, CA 94070. Spoke regarding the science of
economics and his oposition to rent control in Los Gatos specifically against rent control in
Mobile Home Parks. He wants to discuss this issue with Council directly and did not want to
speak to the Rent Advisory Committee.
Charles Street & Habitat for Humanity:
Ray Davis, resident, spoke in opposition to the project at 25 Charles, and questioned Council’s
and Planning’s decisions.
HEARINGS
BELLA VISTA AVENUE 145/FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/APPEAL (16.15)
Mayor Attaway announced that this was the time and place so noted for public hearing to
consider appeal of the decision of the Planning Commission approving the construction of a new
single family residence on a property zoned R-1:8. No significant environmental impacts have
been identified as a result of this project and a Negative Declaration is recommended. Property
Location: 145 Bella Vista Avenue. Property Owner/Applicant: James Kennedy. Appellant: Jim
Camp.
Mayor Attaway noted that a written request to withdraw the appeal had been received by
Council.
Ray Davis, resident, spoke against any development in this neighborhood. He asked that the
agreement between the parties be made a part of the conditions of approval.
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HEARINGS CONTINUED
BELLA VISTA AVENUE 145/FAMILY RESIDENTIAL/CONT. (16.15)
Motion by Mr. Pirzynski, seconded by Mr. Blanton, to close the public hearing. Carried
unanimously.
Motion by Mr. Glickman, seconded by Mr. Pirzynski, to accept the request for withdrawal.
Carried unanimously.
COUNCIL MATTERS
Mr. Pirzynski spoke regarding Proposition 42 which is being reviewed by the Cities Association.
Council will be asked to take a position on this issue by having staff bring a report to Council
with a resolution that can then be sent to other agencies showing Council’s stand on the issue.
Mr. Blanton noted that the Cities Association has made financial issues a priority. They asked
that Council be vigilant in watching what is going on in the legislature.
Mr. Attaway reminded Council of the retreat this Saturday. Consensus of Council to have a
working lunch so the discussions can continue to move along.
Mr. Attaway noted that a New York Fireman will be hosted by Los Gatos and it was Council’s
consensus to support this event.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Mrs. Decker, seconded by Mr. Glickman, to adjourn this evening's meeting at
7:26p.m. Carried unanimously.
ATTEST:
Marian V. Cosgrove
Town Clerk
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